Moves the action to a side-scrolling plane while retaining the series' signature gadgets and grappling.
While competent, the game lacks the "wow" factor of the main series, feeling more like a companion piece than a standalone classic. Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate 3DS (USA) CIA &...
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate attempts to shrink the sprawling "Arkham" experience into a 2.5D Metroidvania, but the results on the 3DS are a mixed bag of ambitious design and technical frustration. The Gameplay Loop Moves the action to a side-scrolling plane while
The graphic novel-style cinematics look fantastic on the 3DS screen and fit the prequel's gritty tone perfectly. Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate 3DS (USA) CIA &...
Successfully ports the punch-counter rhythm to 2D, though it feels less fluid than its console big brothers.